US5041457A - Synergistic microbicidal combinations containing 2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone and certain commercial biocides - Google Patents

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  • This invention relates to synergistic antimicrobial or biocidal compositions including an isothiazolone and one or more of known biocides for more effective and broader control of micro-organisms in various industrial systems and for household products, agricultural products, and biomedical products, etc.
  • the present invention relates to the use of a composition of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (also known as 2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone or 2-n-octylisothiazolone) with one or more of the following 21 compounds: 2-(hydroxymethyl)amino-2-methylpropanol; 2-(hydroxymethyl)aminoethanol; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; hexahydro-1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine; ⁇ -benzoyl- ⁇ -chloroformaldoxime; benzylbromoacetate; p-chloro-m-xylenol; bis-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide; p-tolyldiiodomethylsulfone; 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; 5-hydroxypoly(m
  • the isothiazolones are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,761,488; 4,105,431; 4,252,694; 4,265,899 and 4,279,762, and elsewhere.
  • the 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (octhilinone) is a superior fungicide with relatively lower activity against Gram-negative bacteria.
  • the low activity against Gram negative bacteria has limited its uses in industrial systems where both bacteria and fungi are fouling the systems. To control these situations requires a higher concentration of octhilinone, which increases the cost of the treatment. Therefore, it is useful to find compositions which are more effective and exert broader control.
  • compositions formed from 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and one or more of the 21 specified compounds (supra) within specified range of ratios unexpectedly afforded synergistic antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microorganisms.
  • the synergy in which the disruptive action on the organisms by the two compounds together is greater than the sum of both compounds taken alone does not arise from the expected activity of the components or from the expected improvement in activity.
  • the effective dose which can be lowered is not only more economical but also increases safety margin.
  • the synergistic compositions provide more effective and broader control of microorganisms in a number of industrial systems.
  • synergistic antimicrobial compositions of the present invention include but are not limited to: inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi in aqueous paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, latex emulsions, and joint cements; preserving wood; preserving cutting fluids, controlling slime-producing bacteria and fungi in pulp and papermills and cooling towers; as a spray or dip treatment for textiles and leather to prevent mold growth; protecting paint films, especially exterior paints, from attack by fungi which occurs during weathering of the paint film; protecting processing equipment from slime deposits during manufacture of cane and beet sugar; preventing microorganism buildup and deposits in air washer or scrubber systems and in industrial fresh water supply systems; preserving fuel; controlling microorganisms contamination and deposits in oil field drilling fluids and muds, and in secondary petroleum recovery processes; preventing bacterial and fungal growth in paper coatings and coating processes; controlling bacterial and fungal growth and deposits during the manufacture of various specialty boards, e.g., carboard and particle board
  • synergistic compositions of the invention may be added separately to an industrial system or may be formulated as a simple mixture comprising its essential ingredients, and if desired a suitable carrier or solvent, or as an aqueous emulsion or dispersion.
  • compositions of octhilinone and one or more of the following compounds when employed at specified range of ratios exhibit synergistic biocidal and antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microorganisms: 2-(hydroxymethyl)amino-2-methylpropanol; 2-(hydroxymethyl) aminoethanol; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; hexahydro-1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine; ⁇ -benzoyl- ⁇ -chloroformaldoxime; benzylbromoacetate; p-chloro-m-xylenol; bis-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide; p-tolyldiiodomethylsulfone; 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; 5-hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane; di
  • the invention also relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi or algae in a locus subject to contamination by bacteria, fungi or algae, which comprises incorporating into or onto the locus in an amount which is effective to adversely affect the growth of bacteria, fungi or algae one or more of the synergistic combinations described above.
  • the composition of the invention can be formulated as a solution in water. While the amount of the instant composition in the formulated solution can vary over a wide range, the solutions can conveniently be formulated to contain from about 20 to about 400 ppm of the composition in solution, with the preferred range being from about 25 to 200 ppm of the composition.
  • other solvents which are water-miscible such as ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, ethyl ether, and the like, may be employed in order to aid in solubilizing the active components.
  • various other conventional additives may be employed, such as surfactants, dispersing agents, corrosion inhibitors, and the like.
  • the ratio of the first component to second component is in the range of from about 150:1 to about 1:400.
  • the other specific and preferred ratios are given in the examples.
  • MIC minimum inhibitory concentration
  • MBC minimum biocidal concentration
  • QA concentration of compound A in parts per million (ppm), acting alone, which produced an end point.
  • test medium by either trypticase soy broth (TSB) or a minimal salt medium+0.2% glucose (M9G);
  • the MBCId means MBC determined after 1-day exposure to biocides.
  • MBC2d means MBC determined after 2-days exposure to biocides, etc.;
  • compositions demonstrate synergistic antimicrobial activities as measured by minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and synergistic biocidal activity as measured by minimum biocidal concentrations (MBC), and show surprisingly greater activity than the algebraic sum of the individual ingredients which make up the respective composition.
  • MIC minimum inhibitory concentrations
  • MSC minimum biocidal concentrations
  • the synergistic activities in most cases are applicable to bacteria, fungi, and a mixture of bacteria and fungi.
  • the combinations not only lower the use-level of biocide but also broaden the spectrum of activity. This is especially useful in situations where either component alone does not achieve the best results due to weak activity against certain organisms.
  • the synergistic activity against Gram-negative bacteria is most significant in situations where both bacteria and fungi are present in the system.
  • octhilinone-containing compositions Another example is provided below to demonstrate the advantage of using octhilinone-containing compositions.
  • a combination of octhilinone and 5-hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane (DBO) was evaluated for the control of fouling bacteria and fungi in a metalworking fluid.
  • the test was a 4-week multiple challenge efficacy test.
  • Octhilinone, DBO, and the combination of octhilinone and DBO were added to specified concentrations into 50 ml use dilution of the metalworking fluid in 4 oz. jars.
  • Each jar was then inoculated weekly with a mixed culture of bacteria and fungi isolated from naturally contaminated metalworking fluid to make final concentration of about 2 ⁇ 10 6 fungi and 2 ⁇ 10 7 bacteria per ml of fluid.
  • the viable counts were determined 7 days after each inoculation by 10-fold serial dilutions and platings on Trypicase Soy Agar (Difco) for bacteria and on Rose Bengal Agar with 100 ppm chloramphenicol (Oxoid) for fungi. Results of such tests are shown in Table 23. Rating of efficacy is based on generally accepted criteria in the metalworking fluid industry that >10 5 bacteria or 10 3 fungi per ml failed the efficacy test, and less than 10 5 bacteria and 10 3 fungi passed the test.

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Abstract

Synergistic antimicrobial and biocidal compositions comprising 2-n-octyl-4-isothizolin-3-one and one or more known biocides for more effective, and broader control of miccroorganisms in various industrial systems are disclosed.

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This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 322,455, filed Mar. 10, 1989, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,964,892.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to synergistic antimicrobial or biocidal compositions including an isothiazolone and one or more of known biocides for more effective and broader control of micro-organisms in various industrial systems and for household products, agricultural products, and biomedical products, etc. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of a composition of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (also known as 2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone or 2-n-octylisothiazolone) with one or more of the following 21 compounds: 2-(hydroxymethyl)amino-2-methylpropanol; 2-(hydroxymethyl)aminoethanol; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; hexahydro-1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine; α-benzoyl-α-chloroformaldoxime; benzylbromoacetate; p-chloro-m-xylenol; bis-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide; p-tolyldiiodomethylsulfone; 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; 5-hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane; dipropylamine ether; dodecylamine; N-(hydroxymethyl)-N'-(1,3-di(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-(hydroxymethyl)urea; 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride; 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane; N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethylthio)sulfamide; N,N'-di(hydroxmethyl)-5,5'-dimethylhydantoin; 2-bromo-2-nitropropanediol; methylene-bis-thiocyanate; and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol.
2. Prior Art
The isothiazolones are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,761,488; 4,105,431; 4,252,694; 4,265,899 and 4,279,762, and elsewhere. The 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (octhilinone) is a superior fungicide with relatively lower activity against Gram-negative bacteria. The low activity against Gram negative bacteria has limited its uses in industrial systems where both bacteria and fungi are fouling the systems. To control these situations requires a higher concentration of octhilinone, which increases the cost of the treatment. Therefore, it is useful to find compositions which are more effective and exert broader control.
It has been discovered that compositions formed from 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and one or more of the 21 specified compounds (supra) within specified range of ratios unexpectedly afforded synergistic antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microorganisms. The synergy in which the disruptive action on the organisms by the two compounds together is greater than the sum of both compounds taken alone does not arise from the expected activity of the components or from the expected improvement in activity. As a result of the synergy, the effective dose which can be lowered is not only more economical but also increases safety margin. The synergistic compositions provide more effective and broader control of microorganisms in a number of industrial systems.
It is the principal object of this invention to provide the use of synergistic compositions which overcome the disadvantages of the known biocidal compositions.
Important applications of the synergistic antimicrobial compositions of the present invention include but are not limited to: inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi in aqueous paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, latex emulsions, and joint cements; preserving wood; preserving cutting fluids, controlling slime-producing bacteria and fungi in pulp and papermills and cooling towers; as a spray or dip treatment for textiles and leather to prevent mold growth; protecting paint films, especially exterior paints, from attack by fungi which occurs during weathering of the paint film; protecting processing equipment from slime deposits during manufacture of cane and beet sugar; preventing microorganism buildup and deposits in air washer or scrubber systems and in industrial fresh water supply systems; preserving fuel; controlling microorganisms contamination and deposits in oil field drilling fluids and muds, and in secondary petroleum recovery processes; preventing bacterial and fungal growth in paper coatings and coating processes; controlling bacterial and fungal growth and deposits during the manufacture of various specialty boards, e.g., carboard and particle board; preventing sap stain discoloroation on freshly cut wood of various kinds; controlling bacterial and fungal growth in clay and pigment slurries of various types; as a hard surface disinfectant to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi on walls, floors, etc.; as a preservative for cosmetic and toiletry raw materials, floor polishes, fabric softeners, household and industrial cleaners; in swimming pools to prevent algae growth; inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, yeasts, fungi on plants, trees, fruits, seeds, or soil; preserving agricultural formulations, electrodeposition systems, diagnostic and reagent products, medical devices; protecting animal dip compositions against the buildup of microorganisms, and in photoprocessing to prevent buildup of microorganisms, and the like.
The synergistic compositions of the invention may be added separately to an industrial system or may be formulated as a simple mixture comprising its essential ingredients, and if desired a suitable carrier or solvent, or as an aqueous emulsion or dispersion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Compositions of octhilinone and one or more of the following compounds when employed at specified range of ratios exhibit synergistic biocidal and antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microorganisms: 2-(hydroxymethyl)amino-2-methylpropanol; 2-(hydroxymethyl) aminoethanol; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; hexahydro-1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine; α-benzoyl-α-chloroformaldoxime; benzylbromoacetate; p-chloro-m-xylenol; bis-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide; p-tolyldiiodomethylsulfone; 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; 5-hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane; dipropylamine ether; dodecylamine; N-(hydroxymethyl)-N'-(1,3-di(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-(hydroxymethyl)urea; 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride; 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane; N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethylthio)sulfamide; N,N'-di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; 2-bromo-2-nitropropanediol; methylene-bis-thiocyanate; and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi or algae in a locus subject to contamination by bacteria, fungi or algae, which comprises incorporating into or onto the locus in an amount which is effective to adversely affect the growth of bacteria, fungi or algae one or more of the synergistic combinations described above.
The composition of the invention can be formulated as a solution in water. While the amount of the instant composition in the formulated solution can vary over a wide range, the solutions can conveniently be formulated to contain from about 20 to about 400 ppm of the composition in solution, with the preferred range being from about 25 to 200 ppm of the composition. In formulating the solutions, other solvents which are water-miscible, such as ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, ethyl ether, and the like, may be employed in order to aid in solubilizing the active components. Furthermore, various other conventional additives may be employed, such as surfactants, dispersing agents, corrosion inhibitors, and the like.
In general, the ratio of the first component to second component is in the range of from about 150:1 to about 1:400. The other specific and preferred ratios are given in the examples.
The synergism of these two-components compositions is demonstrated by testing a wide range of concentrations and ratios of compounds, generated by two-fold serial dilutions in a liquid growth medium of a biocide in one dimension and another biocide in the second dimension, against a bacterium Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229) or a fungus Candida albicans (ATCC 11651), or a mixed culture of bacteria and fungi which are natural contaminants of a metalworking fluid. Each test tube was inoculated to about 2×107 bacteria per ml or 2×106 fungi per ml. The lowest concentrations of each compound or mixtures to inhibit visible growth (turbidity) at 37° for E. coli and at 30° C. for C. albicans, or the mixed culture for over 2 days is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The lowest concentration of each compound or the mixtures to kill 99.99% of fungi or 99.999% of bacteria after certain period of exposure from 1 day to 7 days is taken as minimum biocidal concentration (MBC). Both MIC and MBC are taken as end points of activity. End points for the mixtures of compound A and compound B were then compared with the end points for compound A alone and compound B alone. Synergism was determined by a commonly used and accepted method described by Kull, F. C.; Eisman, P. C.; Sylwestrowicz, H. D. and Mayer, R. L., in applied Microbiology 9:538-541 (1961) using the ratio determined by
Qa/QA+Qb/QB=Synergy Index (SI)
wherein
QA=concentration of compound A in parts per million (ppm), acting alone, which produced an end point.
Qa=concentration of compound A in ppm, in the mixture, which produced an end point.
QB=concentration of compound B in ppm, acting alone, which produced an end point.
Qb=concentration of compound B in ppm, in the mixture, which produced an end point
when the sum of Qa/QA and Qb/QB is greater than one, antagonism is indicated. When the sum is equal to one additivity is indicated, and when less than one synergism is demonstrated.
The test results for demonstration of synergism of biocide combinations are shown in Table 1 through Table 21. Each table is organized to show:
1. the specific combination of compound A and compound B;
2. test against E. coli or C. albicans, or a mixed culture of bacteria and fungi;
3. test medium by either trypticase soy broth (TSB) or a minimal salt medium+0.2% glucose (M9G);
4. the method of evaluation by either MIC or MBC. The MBCId means MBC determined after 1-day exposure to biocides. MBC2d means MBC determined after 2-days exposure to biocides, etc.;
5. the end-point activity in ppm measured by MIC or MBC for compound A alone (QA), for compound B alone (QB), for compound A in the mixture (Qa), or for compound B in the mixture (Qb);
6. the calculation for synergy index (SI) based on the formula SI=Qa/QA+Qb/QB, and for the ratio of compound A to compound B in the synergistic combinations (Qa:Qb);
7. the range of ratios for synergism and the preferred ratios.
                                  TABLE 1                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and 2-(Hydroxymethyl)amino-2-                  
methylpropanol                                                            
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                         calculations                                     
evaluation                                                                
      QA  QB    Qa  Qb   Qa/QA                                            
                             Qb/QB                                        
                                 SI Qa:Qb                                 
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test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    2.5                                                                
          1000.0                                                          
                1.3 500.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 1.00                                     
                                     1:400                                
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
          62.0  2.0 31.0 0.02                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.52                                     
                                     1:16                                 
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  8.0 16.0 0.06                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.32                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                    8:1                                   
MBCId 250.0                                                               
          250.0 16.0                                                      
                    31.0 0.06                                             
                             0.12                                         
                                 0.19                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      250.0                                                               
          250.0 31.0                                                      
                    16.0 0.12                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.19                                     
                                    2:1                                   
      250.0                                                               
          250.0 62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.25                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.28                                     
                                    8:1                                   
MBC4d 125.0                                                               
          62.0  2.0 31.0 0.02                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.52                                     
                                     1:16                                 
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  8.0 16.0 0.06                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.32                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                    8:1                                   
MBC7d 125.0                                                               
          62.0  2.0 31.0 0.02                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.52                                     
                                     1:16                                 
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  8.0 16.0 0.06                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.32                                     
                                    1:2                                   
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = 2(Hydroxymethyl)amino-2-methylpropanol                      
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 8:1 to 1:16.  
 The preferred ratios are 1:2 to 1:16.                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 2-(Hydroxymethyl)aminoethanol              
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                         calculations                                     
evaluation                                                                
      QA  QB    Qa  Qb   Qa/QA                                            
                             Qb/QB                                        
                                 SI Qa:Qb                                 
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
          62.0  4.0 31.0 0.03                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    1:8                                   
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                    8:1                                   
MBCId 250.0                                                               
          500.0 62.0                                                      
                    16.0 0.25                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.28                                     
                                    4:1                                   
MBC4d 125.0                                                               
          62.0  4.0 31.0 0.03                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    1:8                                   
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                    8:1                                   
MBC7d 125.0                                                               
          62.0  4.0 31.0 0.03                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    1:8                                   
      125.0                                                               
          62.0  62.0                                                      
                     8.0 0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                    8:1                                   
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    1.3                                                                
          1000.0                                                          
                0.6 31.0 0.50                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                     1:50                                 
MBCId  1.3                                                                
          1000.0                                                          
                0.6 125.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                     1:200                                
MBC4d  1.3                                                                
          1000.0                                                          
                0.6 125.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                     1:200                                
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 Compound A =  Octhilinone                                                
 Compound B = 2(Hydroxymethyl)aminoethanol                                
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 8:1 to 1:200. 
 The preferred ratios are 1:8 to 8:1                                      
                                  TABLE 3                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane                
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                           calculations                                   
evaluation                                                                
      QA   QB   Qa    Qb   Qa/QA                                          
                               Qb/QB                                      
                                   SI Qa:Qb                               
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test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MBC   125.0                                                               
           50.0 16.0  25.0 0.13                                           
                               0.50                                       
                                   0.63                                   
                                      1:1.6                               
MBC   125.0                                                               
           50.0 2.0   25.0 0.02                                           
                               0.50                                       
                                   0.52                                   
                                      1:1.25                              
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    2.0 25.0 0.5   3.1  0.25                                           
                               0.12                                       
                                   0.37                                   
                                      1:6.2                               
       2.0 25.0 1.0   0.1  0.50                                           
                               0.00                                       
                                   0.50                                   
                                      10:1                                
MBC2d  2.0 25.0 1.0   0.4  0.50                                           
                               0.02                                       
                                   0.52                                   
                                      25:1                                
MBC6d  2.0 25.0 1.0   0.8  0.50                                           
                               0.03                                       
                                   0.53                                   
                                      1.2:1                               
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
           10.0 62.0  0.6  0.50                                           
                               0.06                                       
                                   0.56                                   
                                      100:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           10.0 16.0  2.5  0.13                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.38                                   
                                      6.4:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           10.0 2.0   5.0  0.02                                           
                               0.50                                       
                                   0.52                                   
                                      1:2.5                               
MBCId 125.0                                                               
           20.0 62.0  0.6  0.50                                           
                               0.03                                       
                                   0.53                                   
                                      100:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           20.0 31.0  2.5  0.25                                           
                               0.13                                       
                                   0.37                                   
                                      12.5:1                              
      125.0                                                               
           20.0 8.0   5.0  0.06                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.31                                   
                                      1.5:1                               
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC   250.0                                                               
           12.5 8.0   5.0  0.03                                           
                               0.40                                       
                                   0.43                                   
                                      1.5:1                               
MBCId 250.0                                                               
           50.0 31.0  20.0 0.12                                           
                               0.40                                       
                                   0.52                                   
                                      1.5:1                               
MBC2d 250.0                                                               
           50.0 31.0  20.0 0.12                                           
                               0.40                                       
                                   0.52                                   
                                      1.5:1                               
MBC6d 250.0                                                               
           12.5 8.0   5.0  0.03                                           
                               0.40                                       
                                   0.43                                   
                                      1.5:1                               
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = 5Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane                                  
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 100:1 to      
 1:12.5.                                                                  
 The preferred ratios are 1.5:1 to 1:12.5.                                
              TABLE 4                                                     
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Combination of Octhilinone and                                            
Hexahydro-1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine                                       
                   calculations                                           
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                         Qa/    Qb/       Qa:                             
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qb                        
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in M9G                                               
MIC     125.0  16.0    62.0 4.0  0.50 0.25 0.75 16:1                      
MBCId   250.0  125.0   62.0 16.0 0.25 0.13 0.38  4:1                      
MBC4d   125.0  16.0    62.0 4.0  0.50 0.25 0.75 16:1                      
MBC7d   125.0  16.0    62.0 4.0  0.50 0.25 0.75 16:1                      
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = Hexahydro1,3,5-triethyl-s-triazine                          
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 4:1 to 16:1.  
 The preferred ratios are 4:1 to 16:1.                                    
                                  TABLE 5                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and α-Benzoyl-α-chloroformaldoxime 
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                         calculations                                     
evaluation                                                                
      QA  QB   Qa   Qb   Qa/QA                                            
                             Qb/QB                                        
                                 SI Qa:Qb                                 
__________________________________________________________________________
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
                8.0 125.0                                                 
                         0.06                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.31                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               31.0 62.0 0.25                                             
                             0.12                                         
                                 0.37                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               62.0 31.0 0.50                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBCId 250.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
                4.0 250.0                                                 
                         0.02                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.52                                     
                                     1:62                                 
      250.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               62.0 62.0 0.25                                             
                             0.12                                         
                                 0.37                                     
                                    1:1                                   
      250.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               125.0                                                      
                     2.0 0.50                                             
                             0.00                                         
                                 0.50                                     
                                    62:1                                  
MBC4d 125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
                8.0 125.0                                                 
                         0.06                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.31                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               31.0 62.0 0.25                                             
                             0.12                                         
                                 0.37                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               62.0 31.0 0.50                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBC7d 125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
                8.0 125.0                                                 
                         0.06                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.31                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               31.0 62.0 0.25                                             
                             0.12                                         
                                 0.37                                     
                                    1:2                                   
      125.0                                                               
          500.0                                                           
               62.0 31.0 0.50                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                    2:1                                   
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    1.0                                                                
          2000.0                                                          
                0.3 31.0 0.25                                             
                             0.02                                         
                                 0.27                                     
                                     1:100                                
MBC2d  2.0                                                                
          2000.0                                                          
                0.3 31.0 0.13                                             
                             0.02                                         
                                 0.15                                     
                                     1:100                                
MBC6d  1.0                                                                
          2000.0                                                          
                0.3 31.0 0.25                                             
                             0.02                                         
                                 0.27                                     
                                     1:100                                
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC   250.0                                                               
          2000.0                                                          
               125.0                                                      
                    62.0 0.50                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBC2d 250.0                                                               
          2000.0                                                          
               125.0                                                      
                    62.0 0.50                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBC6d 250.0                                                               
          2000.0                                                          
               125.0                                                      
                    62.0 0.50                                             
                             0.03                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                    2:1                                   
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = α-Benzoylα-chloroformaldoxime                   
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 62:1 to 1:100.
 The preferred ratios are 2:1 to 1:2.                                     
                                  TABLE 6                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and Benzylbromoacetate                         
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                           calculations                                   
evaluation                                                                
      QA   QB    Qa   Qb   Qa/QA                                          
                               Qb/QB                                      
                                   SI Qa:Qb                               
__________________________________________________________________________
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    2.5 12.5   0.1 3.1  0.03                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.28                                   
                                        1:40                              
       2.5 12.5   0.3 1.6  0.12                                           
                               0.13                                       
                                   0.25                                   
                                        1:5                               
test against a mixed culture in TSB medium                                
MIC   250.0                                                               
           100.0 62.0 50.0 0.25                                           
                               0.50                                       
                                   0.75                                   
                                      1.2:1                               
MBC2d 250.0                                                               
           200.0 62.0 50.0 0.25                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.50                                   
                                      1.2:1                               
MBC6d 250.0                                                               
           200.0 62.0 50.0 0.25                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.50                                   
                                      1.2:1                               
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
           12.5  31.0 1.6  0.25                                           
                               0.13                                       
                                   0.38                                   
                                       20:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           12.5  16.0 3.1  0.13                                           
                               0.25                                       
                                   0.38                                   
                                        5:1                               
MBCId 125.0                                                               
           25.0  62.0 1.6  0.50                                           
                               0.06                                       
                                   0.56                                   
                                       40:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           25.0  31.0 3.1  0.25                                           
                               0.12                                       
                                   0.37                                   
                                       10:1                               
      125.0                                                               
           25.0  16.0 12.5 0.13                                           
                               0.50                                       
                                   0.63                                   
                                      1.2:1                               
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = Benzylbromoacetate                                          
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 40:1 to 1:40. 
 The preferred ratios are 10:1 to 1:5.                                    
                                  TABLE 7                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and p-Chloro-m-xylenol                         
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                         calculations                                     
evaluation                                                                
      QA   QB   Qa   Qb  Qa/QA                                            
                             Qb/QB                                        
                                 SI Qa:Qb                                 
__________________________________________________________________________
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                 8.0 125.0                                                
                         0.06                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    1:1                                   
MBCId 250.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                 8.0 125.0                                                
                         0.03                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.53                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      250.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.25                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.50                                     
                                    1:1                                   
MBC4d 125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                 8.0 125.0                                                
                         0.06                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    1:1                                   
MBC7d 125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                 8.0 125.0                                                
                         0.06                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 0.56                                     
                                     1:15                                 
      125.0                                                               
           250.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    1:1                                   
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC    2.5  62.0                                                          
                 1.3  8.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.13                                         
                                 0.63                                     
                                      1:6.2                               
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC    125.0                                                              
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 31.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBCId 125.0                                                               
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 31.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBC2d 125.0                                                               
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 31.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    2:1                                   
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = pChloro-m-xylenol                                           
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 2:1 to 1:15.  
 The preferred ratios are 2:1 to 1:15.                                    
                                  TABLE 8                                 
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Combination of Octhilinone and Bis-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide      
Method of                                                                 
      end-point activity in ppm                                           
                         calculations                                     
evaluation                                                                
      QA   QB   Qa   Qb  Qa/QA                                            
                             Qb/QB                                        
                                 SI Qa:Qb                                 
__________________________________________________________________________
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC   125.0                                                               
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 31.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.25                                         
                                 0.75                                     
                                    2:1                                   
MBC4d 125.0                                                               
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 1.00                                     
                                    1:1                                   
MBC7d 125.0                                                               
           125.0                                                          
                62.0 62.0                                                 
                         0.50                                             
                             0.50                                         
                                 1.00                                     
                                    1:1                                   
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC   0.3  31.0 0.1  8.0 0.26                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.52                                     
                                    1:100                                 
      0.3  31.0 0.2  2.0 0.52                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.58                                     
                                    1:10                                  
MBCId 0.6  31.0 0.1  8.0 0.13                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.39                                     
                                    1:100                                 
      0.6  31.0 0.2  2.0 0.26                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.32                                     
                                    1:10                                  
MBC4d 0.6  31.0 0.1  8.0 0.13                                             
                             0.26                                         
                                 0.39                                     
                                    1:100                                 
      0.6  31.0 0.2  2.0 0.26                                             
                             0.06                                         
                                 0.32                                     
                                    1:10                                  
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 Compound A = Octhilinone                                                 
 Compound B = Bis(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide                        
 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 2:1 to 1:100. 
 The preferred ratios are 2:1 to 1:10.                                    
              TABLE 9                                                     
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Combination of Octhilinone and p-Tolyldiiodomethylsulfone                 
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B =  -p-Tolyldiiodomethylsulfone                                 
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC     250.0  100.0   2.0 50.0 0.01 0.50 0.51  1:25                      
        250.0  100.0  125.0                                               
                           0.8  0.50 0.01 0.51 150:1                      
MBC2d   250.0  100.0   2.0 50.0 0.01 0.50 0.51  1:25                      
        250.0  100.0  125.0                                               
                           0.8  0.50 0.01 0.51 150:1                      
MBC6d   250.0  100.0   2.0 50.0 0.01 0.05 0.51  1:25                      
        250.0  100.0  125.0                                               
                           0.8  0.50 0.01 0.51 150:1                      
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      4.0    6.2    0.3 0.8  0.06 0.13 0.19  1:3.2                     
         4.0    6.2    0.5 0.4  0.13 0.06 0.19  1.2:1                     
         4.0    6.2    1.0 0.2  0.25 0.03 0.28  5:1                       
MBC2d    4.0    6.2    0.3 0.8  0.06 0.13 0.19  1:3.2                     
         4.0    6.2    0.5 0.4  0.13 0.06 0.19  1.2:1                     
         4.0    6.2    2.0 0.2  0.50 0.03 0.53  10:1                      
MBC6d    4.0    6.2    0.3 0.8  0.06 0.13 0.19  1:3.2                     
         4.0    6.2    0.5 0.4  0.13 0.06 0.19  1.2:1                     
         4.0    6.2    1.0 0.2  0.25 0.03 0.28  5:1                       
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MBC2d   125.0   25.0   62.0                                               
                           6.2  0.50 0.25 0.75  10:1                      
        125.0   25.0   31.0                                               
                           12.5 0.25 0.50 0.75  2.5:1                     
test against a mixed culture in TSB medium                                
MIC     250.0   50.0   31.0                                               
                           12.5 0.12 0.25 0.37  2.5:1                     
MBCld   250.0  200.0   62.0                                               
                           25.0 0.25 0.13 0.37  2.5:1                     
MBC2d   250.0  200.0   62.0                                               
                           25.0 0.25 0.13 0.37  2.5:1                     
MBC6d   250.0   50.0   31.0                                               
                           12.5 0.12 0.25 0.37  2.5:1                     
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 150:1 to 1:25.
 The preferred ratios are 2.5:1 to 1:25.                                  
              TABLE 10                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and                                            
3-lodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate                                           
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 3-lodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate                              
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC     250.0  200.0  125.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.50 0.50 1.00 1.2:1                      
MBC2d   250.0  200.0  125.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.50 0.50 1.00 1.2:1                      
MBC6d   250.0  200.0  125.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.50 0.50 1.00 1.2:1                      
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.0    6.2    0.3  1.6 0.13 0.26 0.38   1:6.2                    
         2.0    6.2    1.0  0.2 0.50 0.03 0.53   5:1                      
MBC2d    2.0    6.2    0.5  1.6 0.25 0.26 0.51   1:3.1                    
         2.0    6.2    1.0  0.2 0.50 0.03 0.53   5:1                      
MBC6d    2.0    6.2    0.5  1.6 0.25 0.26 0.51   1:3.1                    
         2.0    6.2    1.0  0.2 0.50 0.03 0.53   5:1                      
test against E. coli M9G medium                                           
M9G      62.0   3.1    2.0  1.6 0.03 0.52 0.55 1.2:1                      
MBC2d    62.0   50.0   31.0                                               
                            3.1 0.50 0.06 0.56  10:1                      
         62.0   50.0   2.0  25.0                                          
                                0.03 0.50 0.53   1:12.5                   
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC     250.0  200.0   31.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.12 0.50 0.62   1:3.1                    
MBCld   250.0  400.0   31.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37   1:3.1                    
MBC2d   250.0  400.0   31.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37   1:3.1                    
MBC4d   250.0  200.0   31.0                                               
                           100.0                                          
                                0.12 0.50 0.62   1:3.1                    
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 10:1 to 1:12.5
 The preferred ratios are 5:1 to 1:3.1.                                   
              TABLE 11                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 5-Hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-               
methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane                                
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 5-Hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-                                 
methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane                                
Method                  calculations                                      
of eval-                                                                  
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
ation  QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC    125.0   250.0  62.0 125.0                                          
                                0.50 0.50 1.00 1.2                        
MBC2d  125.0   500.0  31.0 250.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:8                        
       125.0   500.0  62.0 125.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75 1:2                        
MBC6d  125.0   500.0  8.0  250.0                                          
                                0.06 0.50 0.56 1:31                       
       125.0   500.0  62.0 125.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75 1:2                        
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC     2.0   1000.0  0.3   31.0                                          
                                0.13 0.03 0.16 1:125                      
        2.0   1000.0  1.0   0.5 0.50 0.00 0.50 2:1                        
MBC2d   2.0   1000.0  0.3   31.0                                          
                                0.13 0.03 0.16 1:125                      
        2.0   1000.0  1.0   4.0 0.50 0.00 0.50 1:4                        
MBC6d   2.0   1000.0  0.3   31.0                                          
                                0.13 0.03 0.16 1:125                      
        2.0   1000.0  1.0   4.0 0.50 0.00 0.50 1:4                        
test against E. coli M9G medium                                           
MIC    125.0   62.0   31.0  31.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:1                        
MBCld  125.0   125.0  62.0  31.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75 2:1                        
       125.0   125.0  16.0  62.0                                          
                                0.13 0.50 0.62 1:4                        
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC    250.0   500.0  31.0 125.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:4                        
MBCld  250.0  1000.0  31.0 125.0                                          
                                0.12 0.13 0.25 1:4                        
MBC2d  250.0   500.0  31.0 125.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:4                        
MBC6d  250.0   500.0  31.0 125.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:4                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 2:1 to 1:125. 
 The preferred ratios are 1:4 to 1:31.                                    
              TABLE 12                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and Dipropylamine ether                        
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = Dipropylamine ether                                          
Method              calculations                                          
of eval-                                                                  
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
uation QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC    125.0  31.0    2.0  16.0 0.02 0.52 0.53 1:8                        
       125.0  31.0    8.0  8.0  0.06 0.26 0.32 1:1                        
       125.0  31.0    62.0 2.0  0.50 0.06 0.56 31:1                       
MBCld  250.0  62.0    62.0 8.0  0.25 0.13 0.38 8:1                        
       250.0  62.0    2.0  31.0 0.01 0.50 0.51  1:16                      
MBC4d  125.0  31.0    16.0 16.0 0.13 0.52 0.64 1:1                        
       125.0  31.0    62.0 2.0  0.50 0.06 0.56 31:1                       
MBC7d  125.0  31.0    2.0  16.0 0.02 0.52 0.53 1:8                        
       125.0  31.0    62.0 2.0  0.50 0.06 0.56 31:1                       
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC     1.3   125.0   0.6  16.0 0.50 0.13 0.62  1:25                      
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC    125.0  50.0    31.0 6.2  0.25 0.12 0.37 5:1                        
       125.0  50.0    8.0  12.5 0.06 0.25 0.31   1:1.6                    
MBCld  125.0  50.0    31.0 6.2  0.25 0.12 0.37 5:1                        
       125.0  50.0    16.0 12.5 0.13 0.25 0.38 1.3:1                      
MBC2d  125.0  50.0    31.0 6.2  0.25 0.12 0.37 5:1                        
       125.0  50.0    16.0 12.5 0.13 0.25 0.38 1.3:1                      
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC    250.0  500.0   31.0 50.0 0.12 0.10 0.22   1:1.6                    
       250.0  500.0   62.0 25.0 0.25 0.05 0.30 2.5:1                      
MBC6d  250.0  500.0   62.0 25.0 0.25 0.05 0.30 2.5:1                      
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 8:1 to 1:25.  
 The preferred ratios are 2.5:1 to 1:6.                                   
              TABLE 13                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and Dodecylamine                               
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = Dodecylamine                                                 
Method             calculations                                           
of eval-                                                                  
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                       Qa/                                                
uation QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   Qb/QB Sl   Qa:Qb                      
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test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC    250.0  100.0  31.0 25.0 0.12 0.25  0.37 1.2:1                      
MBCld  250.0  200.0  31.0 25.0 0.12 0.13  0.25 1.2:1                      
MBC2d  250.0  100.0  31.0 25.0 0.12 0.25  0.37 1.2:1                      
MBC6d  250.0  100.0  31.0 25.0 0.12 0.25  0.37 1.2:1                      
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC    125.0   25.0  62.0 6.2  0.50 0.25  0.75  10:1                      
       125.0   25.0  31.0 12.5 0.25 0.50  0.75 2.5:1                      
MBCld  125.0   25.0  31.0 12.5 0.25 0.50  0.75 2.5:1                      
MBC2d  125.0   25.0  31.0 12.5 0.25 0.50  0.75 2.5:1                      
       125.0   25.0  62.0 6.2  0.50 0.25  0.75  10:1                      
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 10:1 to 1.2:1.
 The preferred ratios are 2.5:1 to 1.2:1.                                 
              TABLE 14                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and N-(hydroxymethyl)-N'-                      
(1,3-di(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-                    
(hydroxymethyl)urea                                                       
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = N-(hydroxymethyl)-N'-(1,3-                                   
di(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-                                            
imidazolidinyl-N'-(hydroxymethyl)urea                                     
Method              calculations                                          
of eval-                                                                  
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
uation QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC    250.0   500.0  31.0 250.0                                          
                                0.12 0.50 0.62 1:8                        
MBCld  250.0  1000.0  62.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:8                        
MBC2d  250.0  1000.0  31.0 250.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:8                        
MBC6d  250.0  1000.0  31.0 250.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:8                        
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC    125.0   125.0  31.0  62.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:2                        
MBCld  250.0   500.0  16.0 125.0                                          
                                0.06 0.25 0.31 1:8                        
       250.0   500.0  31.0  62.0                                          
                                0.12 0.12 0.25 1:2                        
       250.0   500.0  62.0  31.0                                          
                                0.25 0.06 0.31 2:1                        
MBC4d  125.0   125.0  31.0  62.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:2                        
MBC7d  125.0   125.0  31.0  62.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75 1:2                        
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC    125.0   500.0  62.0 250.0                                          
                                0.50 0.50 1.00 1:4                        
MBC2d  125.0  1000.0  31.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.50 0.75  1:16                      
       125.0  1000.0  62.0 250.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75 1:4                        
MBC6d  125.0  1000.0   8.0 500.0                                          
                                0.06 0.50 0.56  1:62                      
       125.0  1000.0  62.0 250.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75 1:4                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 2:1 to 1:62.  
 The preferred ratios are 1:2 to 1:8.                                     
              TABLE 15                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-          
azoniaadamantane chloride                                                 
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-                            
azoniaadamantane chloride                                                 
Method                  calculations                                      
of eval-                                                                  
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
uation QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC    125.0  125.0   16.0  62.0                                          
                                0.13 0.50 0.62 1:4                        
       125.0  125.0   62.0  31.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.74 2:1                        
MBCld  250.0  1000.0  62.0 125.0                                          
                                0.25 0.13 0.37 1:2                        
       250.0  1000.0  31.0 250.0                                          
                                0.12 0.25 0.37 1:8                        
       250.0  1000.0  8.0  500.0                                          
                                0.03 0.50 0.53   1:62.5                   
MBC4d  125.0  125.0   16.0  62.0                                          
                                0.13 0.50 0.62 1:4                        
       125.0  125.0   62.0  31.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.74 2:1                        
MBC7d  125.0  125.0   16.0  62.0                                          
                                0.13 0.50 0.62 1:4                        
       125.0  125.0   62.0  31.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.74 2:1                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 2:1 to 1:62.5.
 The preferred ratios are 2:1 to 1:4.                                     
              TABLE 16                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane              
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane                                
Method             calculations                                           
of eval-                                                                  
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                       Qa/    Qb/                                         
uation QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   Sl    Qa:Qb                      
______________________________________                                    
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC    125.0  250.0  31.0 50.0 0.25 0.20 0.45 1:1.6                       
MBC2d  125.0  250.0  62.0 50.0 0.50 0.20 0.70 1.2:1                       
MBC6d  125.0  250.0  62.0 50.0 0.50 0.20 0.70 1.2:1                       
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC     2.5    62.0  1.3  4.0  0.50 0.06 0.56 1:3.2                       
        2.5    62.0  0.6  16.0 0.25 0.26 0.51 1:25                        
test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC     62.0   25.0  31.0 3.1  0.50 0.12 0.62 10:1                        
        62.0   25.0  8.0  6.2  0.13 0.25 0.38 1.2:1                       
        62.0   25.0  4.0  12.5 0.06 0.50 0.56 1:3.2                       
MBCld   62.0  100.0  31.0 3.1  0.50 0.03 0.53 1:1.6                       
        62.0  100.0  8.0  12.5 0.13 0.13 0.25 1:1.6                       
        62.0  100.0  4.0  50.0 0.06 0.50 0.56  1:12.5                     
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC    250.0   50.0  16.0 25.0 0.06 0.50 0.56 1:1.6                       
MBCld  250.0  400.0  62.0 50.0 0.25 0.13 0.37 1.2:1                       
MBC2d  250.0  200.0  31.0 50.0 0.12 0.25 0.37 1:1.6                       
MBC6d  250.0  200.0  16.0 25.0 0.06 0.13 0.19 1:1.6                       
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 10:1 to 1:25. 
 The preferred ratios are 1.2:1 to 1:3.2.                                 
              TABLE 17                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-                 
fluorodichloromethylthio)sulfamide                                        
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-                                   
(fluorodichloromethylthio)sulfamide                                       
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC     125.0  500.0  62.0  62.0                                          
                                0.50 0.12 0.62 1:1                        
        125.0  500.0  31.0 125.0                                          
                                0.25 0.25 0.50 1:4                        
MBC1d   125.0  500.0  62.0  62.0                                          
                                0.50 0.12 0.62 1:1                        
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.5   500.0   1.3 125.0                                          
                                0.50 0.25 0.75  1:100                     
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 1:1 to 1:100. 
 The preferred ratios are 1:1 to 1:4.                                     
              TABLE 18                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and N,N'-di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5'-               
dimethylhydantoin                                                         
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = N,N'-di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5'-                                 
dimethylhydantoin                                                         
Method              calculations                                          
of evalu-                                                                 
       end-point activity in ppm                                          
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
ation  QA     QB      Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC    125.0   250.0   8.0 125.0                                          
                                0.06 0.50 0.56  1:15                      
MBC1d  125.0   250.0   8.0 125.0                                          
                                0.06 0.50 0.56  1:15                      
test against mixed-culture in TSB medium                                  
MIC    250.0  2000.0  62.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.25 0.50 1:8                        
MBC1d  250.0  2000.0  62.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.25 0.50 1:8                        
MBC2d  250.0  2000.0  62.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.25 0.50 1:8                        
MBC6d  250.0  2000.0  62.0 500.0                                          
                                0.25 0.25 0.50 1:8                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 1:8 to 1:15.  
 The preferred ratios are 1:8 to 1:15.                                    
              TABLE 19                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 2-Bromo-2-nitropropanediol                 
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 2-Bromo-2-nitropropanediol                                   
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MBC1d   125.0   8.0   16.0 4.0  0.13 0.50 0.63 4:1                        
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.5   62.0   0.1  31.0 0.03 0.50 0.53  1:400                     
         2.5   62.0   0.6  16.0 0.25 0.26 0.51  1:25                      
         2.5   62.0   1.3  5.0  0.50 0.08 0.58 1:4                        
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MIC     250.0   4.0   4.0  2.0  0.02 0.50 0.52 2:1                        
MBC1d   250.0  32.0   16.0 8.0  0.06 0.25 0.31 2:1                        
MBC2d   250.0  16.0   8.0  4.0  0.03 0.25 0.28 2:1                        
MBC6d   250.0   8.0   4.0  2.0  0.02 0.25 0.27 2:1                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 4:1 to 1:400. 
 The preferred ratios are 4:1 to 1:4.                                     
              TABLE 20                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and Methylene-bis-thiocyanate                  
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = Methylene-bis-thiocyanate                                    
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC     125.0  4.0    16.0 2.0  0.13 0.50 0.63 8:1                        
        125.0  4.0    62.0 1.0  0.50 0.25 0.75 62:1                       
MBC1d   250.0  31.0   62.0 16.0 0.25 0.52 0.77 4:1                        
        250.0  31.0   125.0                                               
                           4.0  0.50 0.13 0.63 31:1                       
MBC4d   125.0  4.0    31.0 2.0  0.25 0.50 0.75 16:1                       
MBC7d   125.0  4.0    31.0 2.0  0.25 0.50 0.75 16:1                       
        125.0  4.0    62.0 1.0  0.50 0.25 0.75 62:1                       
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.5   6.2     0.2 3.1  0.06 0.50 0.56  1:20                      
         2.5   6.2     0.6 1.6  0.25 0.26 0.51   1:2.5                    
         2.5   6.2     1.3 0.8  0.50 0.13 0.63 1.6:1                      
test against a mixed-culture in TSB medium                                
MBC1d   250.0  100.0  25.0 50.0 0.10 0.50 0.60 1:2                        
MBC2d   250.0  100.0  25.0 50.0 0.10 0.50 0.60 1:2                        
MBC6d   250.0   12.5   3.1 6.2  0.01 0.50 0.51 1:2                        
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 62:1 to 1:20. 
 The preferred ratios are 16:1 to 1:2.                                    
              TABLE 21                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol                 
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol                                   
                  calculations                                            
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                        Qa/    Qb/                                        
evaluation                                                                
        QA     QB     Qa   Qb   QA   QB   SI   Qa:Qb                      
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC     125.0   62.0  62.0 16.0 0.50 0.26 0.75 4:1                        
MBC1d   250.0  125.0  31.0 62.0 0.12 0.50 0.62 1:2                        
        250.0  125.0  62.0 31.0 0.25 0.25 0.50 2:1                        
MBC4d   125.0  125.0  31.0 62.0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1:2                        
        125.0  125.0  62.0 31.0 0.50 0.25 0.75 2:1                        
MBC7d   125.0  125.0  31.0 62.0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1:2                        
        125.0  125.0  62.0 16.0 0.50 0.13 0.62 4:1                        
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.5   125.0   1.3  8.0 0.50 0.06 0.56   1:6.2                    
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 The synergistic ratios of compound A:compound B range from 4:1 to 1:6.2. 
 The preferred ratios are 4:1 to 1:2.                                     
              TABLE 22                                                    
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Combination of Octhilinone Sodium dichlorophene                           
Compound A = Octhilinone                                                  
Compound B = Sodium dichlorophene                                         
Method of                                                                 
        end-point activity in ppm                                         
                          calculations                                    
evaluation                                                                
        QA      QB     Qa   Qb    Qa/QA Qb/QB SI                          
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test against E. coli in M9G medium                                        
MIC     125.0   16.0   125.0                                              
                            16.0  NA    NA    NA                          
MBC1d   250.0   16.0   250.0                                              
                            16.0  NA    NA    NA                          
MBC4d   125.0   16.0   125.0                                              
                            16.0  NA    NA    NA                          
MBC7d   125.0   16.0   125.0                                              
                            16.0  NA    NA    NA                          
test against E. coli in TSB medium                                        
MIC     125.0   62.0   125.0                                              
                            62.0  NA    NA    NA                          
MBC1d   125.0   62.0   125.0                                              
                            62.0  NA    NA    NA                          
test against C. albicans in TSB medium                                    
MIC      2.5    50.0    1.3 25.0  0.50  0.50  1.00                        
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 NA = not applicable because it is not endpoint of activity.              
As can be seen by review of Tables 1-21, the compositions demonstrate synergistic antimicrobial activities as measured by minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and synergistic biocidal activity as measured by minimum biocidal concentrations (MBC), and show surprisingly greater activity than the algebraic sum of the individual ingredients which make up the respective composition.
In contrast, an example of non-synergistic combination of octhilinone and sodium dichlorophene is in Table 22. In this example of non-synergism, the antibacterial activities of either octhilinone or sodium dichlorophene as measured by the activities against E. coli are not affected by the presence or the absence of the other component in the combination. It is also not antagonistic because no loss of activity of either component in the combination was detected. The antifungal activity, as measured by activity against C. albicans, indeed increased as a result of the combination. The increased activity, however, is merely additive because the synergy index is 1.
The synergistic activities in most cases are applicable to bacteria, fungi, and a mixture of bacteria and fungi. Thus, the combinations not only lower the use-level of biocide but also broaden the spectrum of activity. This is especially useful in situations where either component alone does not achieve the best results due to weak activity against certain organisms. For octhilinone combinations, the synergistic activity against Gram-negative bacteria is most significant in situations where both bacteria and fungi are present in the system.
Another example is provided below to demonstrate the advantage of using octhilinone-containing compositions. In this example, a combination of octhilinone and 5-hydroxypoly(methyleneoxy)-methyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3,3,0)octane (DBO) was evaluated for the control of fouling bacteria and fungi in a metalworking fluid. The test was a 4-week multiple challenge efficacy test. Octhilinone, DBO, and the combination of octhilinone and DBO were added to specified concentrations into 50 ml use dilution of the metalworking fluid in 4 oz. jars. Each jar was then inoculated weekly with a mixed culture of bacteria and fungi isolated from naturally contaminated metalworking fluid to make final concentration of about 2×106 fungi and 2×107 bacteria per ml of fluid. The viable counts were determined 7 days after each inoculation by 10-fold serial dilutions and platings on Trypicase Soy Agar (Difco) for bacteria and on Rose Bengal Agar with 100 ppm chloramphenicol (Oxoid) for fungi. Results of such tests are shown in Table 23. Rating of efficacy is based on generally accepted criteria in the metalworking fluid industry that >105 bacteria or 103 fungi per ml failed the efficacy test, and less than 105 bacteria and 103 fungi passed the test. When a biocide passes all 4 weekly challenge tests, it will effectively preserve the metalworking fluid. It is evident after examining Table 24 that a mixture of octhilinone and DBO preferably at ratios from 1:4 to 1:31, provides a strong synergism and effective control of bacteria, fungi, and the mixed culture of bacteria and fungi. In fact, either octhilinone or DBO is not used as a general biocide in preserving metalworking fluid due to high dosage requirement and thereby cost disadvantage. Now, with the synergistic combination of octhilinone and DBO they can be used effectively as a general biocide for preserving metalworking fluids.
              TABLE 23                                                    
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Efficacy Test on Combinations of Octhilinone and DBO                      
in a Metalworking Fluid                                                   
Treatment                                                                 
Sample                                                                    
      Octhilinone                                                         
                DBO      Efficacy*                                        
Nos.  ppm a.i.  ppm a.i. 1 Wk. 2 Wks.                                     
                                     3 Wks.                               
                                           4 Wks.                         
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1     0          0       4     4     4     4                              
2     0         125      2     2     4     4                              
3     0         250      2     2     4     4                              
4     0         500      2     2     2     4                              
5     0         750      0     2     2     4                              
6     0         1000     0     0     0     2                              
7     0         1250     0     0     0     0                              
8     4          0       3     4     4     4                              
9     8          0       3     3     3     4                              
10    16         0       3     3     3     4                              
11    32         0       3     3     3     3                              
12    64         0       3     3     3     3                              
13    4         250      0     0     2     4                              
14    8         250      0     0     0     0                              
15    16        250      0     0     0     0                              
16    32        250      0     0     0     0                              
17    64        250      0     0     0     0                              
18    4         500      0     0     2     2                              
19    8         500      0     0     0     0                              
20    16        500      0     0     0     0                              
21    32        500      0     0     0     0                              
22    64        500      0     0     0     0                              
23    4         750      0     0     0     0                              
24    8         750      0     0     0     0                              
25    16        750      0     0     0     0                              
26    32        750      0     0     0     0                              
27    64        750      0     0     0     0                              
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 *4 = failed both bacteria (>10.sup.5 cfu/ml) and fungi (>10.sup.3 cfu/ml)
 3 = failed bacteria only                                                 
 2 = failed fungi only                                                    
 0 = passed both bacteria (<10.sup.5 cfu/ml) and fungi (<10.sup.3 cfu/ml) 
                                  TABLE 24                                
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Calculations for Synergy Index (SI) of Octhilinone (A) and DBO (B)        
Combinations                                                              
       Ratio                                                              
Sample Nos.                                                               
       (a):(b)                                                            
           SI for Bacteria*                                               
                        SI for Fungi SI for Mixed Culture*                
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14     1:31                                                               
           250/1000 + 8/500 = 0.26                                        
                        250/1250 + 8/32 = 0.45                            
                                     250/1250 + 8/500 = 0.21              
15     1:15                                                               
           250/1000 + 16/500 = 0.28                                       
                        250/1250 + 16/32 = 0.70                           
                                     250/1250 + 16/500 = 0.23             
16     1:8 250/1000 + 32/500 = 0.31                                       
                         NA**        250/2250 + 32/500 = 0.26             
17     1:4 250/1000 + 64/500 = 0.37                                       
                        NA           250/1250 + 64/500 = 0.32             
18      1:125                                                             
           500/1000 + 4/500 = 0.50                                        
                        NA           NA                                   
19     1:62                                                               
           500/1000 + 8/500 = 0.51                                        
                        500/1250 + 8/500 = 0.65                           
                                     500/1250 + 8/500 = 0.41              
20     1:31                                                               
           500/1000 + 16/500 = 0.53                                       
                        500/1250 + 16/32 = 0.90                           
                                     500/1250 + 16/500 = 0.43             
21     1:16                                                               
           500/1000 + 32/500 =  0.56                                      
                        NA           500/1250 + 32/500 = 0.46             
22     1:8 500/1000 + 64/500 = 0.62                                       
                        NA           500/1250 + 64/500 = 0.52             
23      1:187                                                             
           750/1000 + 4/500 = 0.75                                        
                        750/1250 + 4/32 = 0.88                            
                                     750/1250 + 4/500 = 0.60              
24     1:94                                                               
           750/1000 + 8/500 = 0.76                                        
                        NA           750/1250 + 8/500 = 0.61              
25     1:47                                                               
           750/1000 + 16/500 = 0.78                                       
                        NA           750/1250 + 16/500 = 0.63             
26     1:23                                                               
           750/1000 + 32/500 = 0.81                                       
                        NA           750/1250 + 32/500 = 0.66             
27     1:12                                                               
           750/1000 + 64/500 = 0.87                                       
                        NA           750/1250 + 64/500 = 0.72             
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 *The endpoint activity of Octhilinone against bacteria and the mixed     
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1. A microbicidal composition comprising a synergistic mixture the first component of which is 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and the second component of which is N,N-di(hydroxymethyl)-5,5'-dimethylhydantoin; wherein the ratio of first component to second component is in the range of from about 1:8 to about 1:15.
2. A method for inhibiting the growth of a member selected from the group consisting of bacteria, fungi, algae and mixtures thereof in a locus subject to contamination by said member, which comprises incorporating onto or into the locus, in an amount which is effective to adversely affect the growth of said member, the composition of claim 1.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the locus is an aqueous medium.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the composition is between from about 20 to about 400 ppm.
5. The method of claim 3 wherein the composition is between from about 25 to about 200 ppm.
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